According to the fire department, 88 firefighters with four groups of pedestrian units, 28 vehicles are working on the fire on Mount Athos. By nightfall, seven aircraft and four helicopters attempted from the air.
The Fire Brigade will fight “all night” in order to tame the fire that broke out at noon on Saturday 6/8, on Mount Athos.
The fiery front extends in the area between the Monastery of Dochiariou and Konstamonitou.
The firefighting forces were further strengthened.
According to the fire department, 88 firefighters with four groups of pedestrian units, 28 vehicles are operating. By nightfall, seven aircraft and four helicopters attempted from the air.
Support is provided by volunteers as well as project machinery and water carriers of the local government.
Earlier, 115 firefighters with five groups of infantry departments, 33 vehicles were “thrown” into the battle with the flames, while seven aircraft and four helicopters would assist from the air until the last light of day.
It is noted that the fire broke out shortly before one in the afternoon on Saturday in an olive grove and is burning an agroforestry area, without threatening residential areas or facilities.
Emergency boat routes constantly transport fire engines from Ouranoupoli and Tripiti to Mount Athos.
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